The poll was taken on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, before the RTÉ Prime Time debate was held.

Dana 'upset' at newspaper revelations

Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon campaigned in the Claregalway area of Co Galway where she now lives.

She said it was deeply upsetting that more revelations about a dispute within her family were being leaked to newspapers and the internet.

Ms Scallon has described allegations of a sexual nature against a member of her family as vile and malicious and she said she was standing over her statement.

She said she had taken two days off from the campaign trail to receive legal advice on the family matters under scrutiny and is now moving forward to concentrate on the Presidential election and crucial issues that were of importance to the people of Ireland.

Martin McGuinness continued his tour of the South East today with visits to Waterford, Carlow and Kilkenny.